Squire Patton Boggs has represented Tokyo-based Kagome Co., Ltd. in its acquisition of the American manufacturer of Tasty Bite brand ready-to-eat Asian entrees. Kagome will purchase 70% of the outstanding shares in Preferred Brands International valued at approximately US$82 million.

This deal is part of Kagome’s strategic plan for overseas expansion as well as an opportunity to re-enter the vegetable juice market.

The Squire Patton Boggs team was led by San Francisco principal Miharu Furihata, with Jennifer Rodriguez, Laura Kacenjar, Michael Meissner, Angela O’Rourke, and Matt Secrist.